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Speedy Stovetop Cranberry Sauce
5 from 18 votes

Speedy Stovetop Cranberry Sauce

This Speedy Stovetop Cranberry Sauce uses fresh cranberries simmered with lime juice, lime zest, honey, and brown sugar to create a tangy and sweet sauce. Mashing some berries breaks down their texture, yielding a rustic or smooth finish if pureed. The lime components add bright citrus notes that lighten the natural tartness, making it a convenient and flavorful accompaniment for meals.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 75 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cranberries approx. 2 bags, fresh
  • 2 TBSP lime juice
  • 1.5 tsp lime zest
  • ¾ cup honey
  • 3 TBSP brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. Heat a small sauce pot to medium-high heat and add your berries, juice, zest and honey. Cover and stir occasionally for up to five minutes.
  2. My sauce was literally done in three.
  3. Stir in brown sugar and mash any berries that were too stubborn to burst with a spoon/fork. Stir a bit more as the sauce thickens and remove from heat.
  4. For an extra smooth sauce, puree in a blender or food processor.I don’t do this with my other sauces [I typically keep it nice and rustic!] but I pureed this one and loved it! An immersion blender also works fantastic for a lusciously smooth cranberry sauce.
  5. If you’re making the larger batch of sauce it may take just a few extra minutes to cook but it’s well worth it!
  6. Oh hi, that’s it. Easiest recipe ever!

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 2 cups of cranberry sauce, making it suitable for small to medium servings.
  • For a smoother texture, blend the sauce using a blender or immersion blender based on preference.
  • The sauce balances tartness of cranberries with sweetness from honey and brown sugar and a fresh citrus lift from lime juice and zest.

Nutrition Information

Calories 75kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 43mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 23IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 75

% Daily Value*

Calories 75kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 43mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 23IU 0%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.